State Representative District 9 in Montana State House District 9, Montana

2026 Primary Election

• Steven C Kelly — Incumbent State Representative in Kalispell, MT

  Steven C. Kelly is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Montana's House District 9, representing south Kalispell. He assumed office in January 2025, serving his first legislative session. Kelly is focused on strengthening the justice system, including mental health services, and reallocating resources to core government functions. He advocates for property tax reform, proposing caps on increases, transparent assessments, and diversifying state revenue to provide stability for homeowners. He is running for re-election in the 2026 primary to continue addressing these key issues.

• Kate Mclaughlin — Candidate for Montana House of Representatives in MT

  Kate McLaughlin is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Montana House of Representatives for District 9 in the primary election on June 2, 2026. She previously campaigned for the U.S. Senate in Montana. McLaughlin champions policies aimed at improving healthcare access and affordability, including supporting continued Medicaid expansion, home births, and homecare for seniors, while also seeking solutions for rising health insurance costs. She is a strong advocate for environmental protection, emphasizing Montana's constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. Her platform includes a moratorium on data centers to study their impact on water and energy resources, promoting alternative energy sources, and opposing foreign corporate mining in Montana. Her campaign centers on community well-being and responsible resource management.